New Vision Podcast

The Citizens’ Manifesto and Opinion Poll, conducted in all 17 sub-regions, aimed to capture public sentiment on governance, service delivery, and development priorities. The study reached 6,006 eligible voters through a stratified random sampling method, ensuring demographic and regional balance. A question was asked ‘In your opinion, which issues are affecting this community?’

On this World Mosquito Day, Annette Najjemba on Kabalega FM, discusses defeating malaria with trust, talent and technology

On World Mosquito Day, we discuss defeating malaria with trust, talent and technology

Fungal infections, pregnancies, and hernias have been the most common health problems that technically knock out potential recruits into the UPDF in the ongoing recruitment exercise in the West Nile region. Arua Central Police Station hosted the exercise for the districts of Arua, Terego, Maracha, and Arua City conducted at the Engineering Workshop premises.  The regional exercise was being headed...

When the government rolled out the Parish Development Model (PDM) in 2021, many Ugandans dismissed it as mere campaign rhetoric by NRM to win re-election. Four years later, however, the PDM is proving its critics wrong.  Raziah Athman and Nelson Kiva present. 

UPDF recruitment in Maracha district 

Kalangala’s geographic isolation makes things hard when blood is needed. It has to be ferried from Masaka, over water, through weather, and delays.  But there's a renewed effort to change this.

In this episode of Around Uganda, we travel to Rubirizi district, where carbon farming is growing but not without challenges. From complex certification processes to concerns over food security, we explore the high cost of accessing the carbon credit market and the tensions it creates.

Fresh details have emerged indicating that the killer who murdered the elderly Entebbe couple is not only trained but highly disciplined, executing the killings with precision that points to specialised combat or tactical knowledge. 

A roundup of the NRM primaries, from arrests and protests to surprise victories and political bombshells ahead of the 2026 elections. 

Out in Isingiro District, on the rolling hills that host the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, something powerful has been happening. Village Health Teams and clinic staff have made it their mission to know every pregnancy. They visit homes, talk to families, and write each expectant mother into a register - tracking due dates, danger signs, and follow‑up visits. The idea is simple: if we can find moth...

Raziah Athman, a journalist with Uganda's New Vision and host of Beijing Chronicles podcast, studied at Peking University through the Dongfang Scholarship Program. In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, she shares her China journey with NiuNiu — from campus life to unexpected cultural discoveries. Tune in for more!

In this gripping episode of New Vision CSI: Crime Stories , we revisit a case from July 2022, where a self-proclaimed pastor led nearly 30 followers to a remote hill in Mityana, Uganda, promising them a face-to-face encounter with God. 

Every year, over 35,000 Ugandans lose their lives to heart-related illnesses — many without even knowing they were at risk. In this episode of The Vision Podcast, we speak with top medical experts about the warning signs you shouldn't ignore, why high blood pressure often goes undetected, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Guests: Dr. Oriba Dan Langoya, Head...

In one of China's driest regions, the sun is no longer a threat, it's the solution. This episode takes you inside Dalad Banner’s massive solar plant in the Kubuqi Desert, where sunlight is being harnessed to power industries, restore land, and reshape the future of clean energy. 

The UPDF has launched Operation Harmony to evict unauthorised pastoralists from Acholi and Lango, starting with Aswa, Maruzi ranches, and Apac Forest. The 30-day operation follows President Museveni’s directive to resolve land conflicts caused by unregulated Balaalo settlements. It also targets illegal charcoal trade, as the government begins issuing customary land titles. This episode is hosted b...

On April 20th, 2012, Sheikh Abdu Karim Sentamu was gunned down after a powerful sermon in Kampala. A respected scholar and vocal critic of corruption, his murder remains unsolved. Who wanted him silenced and why? 

In this episode, Francis Emukule discusses 'how to be a man'.

In this episode, we dive into the power of paying attention —both in our relationships and within ourselves. We explore how being present and attentive with our partners helps us better understand how to love, support, and care for them meaningfully. On the flip side, we also discuss the importance of tuning into our own emotions and experiences. By paying attention to ourselves, we cultivate self...

On this June 14, World Blood Donors Day, we honour the quiet heroes who save lives: blood donors. In Uganda, the country collects about 300,000 units of blood annually, falling short of the WHO-recommended target of 450,000 units—roughly 1% of the population—leaving a deficit of 150,000 units

After putting in all the time and effort, and finally get to win them over, sometimes you realise it was not worth it. In this episode we share about why people suddenly lose interest in their parents. 

In the 21st century where we are busy chasing dreams, it has become increasingly difficult for people to find partners. In today's episode Francis Emukule explores the viability of arranged marriages as a solution to delayed marriage and lack of trust in partners.

Can one marry well or such a thing doesn't exist?

Falling in love should be effortless and it is a beautiful thing.  Love that isn’t effortless implies that it is choreographed, and later in your relationship, you may question the authenticity of your feelings. However, when falling in love wanes, the important part starts: growing in love. When people grow in love, they grow to appreciate their partners for both their strengths and weaknesses. 

Many times, before we realize how time flies, we think we still have the time on our hands. When life pays us a reality check only then do we realize how early decision making is key especially when it comes to choosing who our life partners are. In this episode, we explore the 12th floor theory, so that you understand the point of life you are at and may it will remind to wake up or better, thank...